Category Archives: Writing
The Afterword to Black Writing from Chicago – Part 1
This is PART 1 of the lengthy Afterword to my book Black Writing from Chicago: In the World, Not of It? Go here for PART 2. Part 1 mostly covers fiction, poetry, and drama writers whom I could not—most regrettably—include … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Writing from Chicago, David, Leon Forrest, Richard R. Guzman, Ted Ward
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Defining Your Problem First
The Professional Writing Video Series – Part 2: The Central Form The video below explains the Problem-Solution-Conclusion form, a form I believe to be central to all professional writing. Master this form and it will give whatever you write for … Continue reading
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Tagged professional writing, workplace writing, writing well wherever you work
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All Things Ray
This post serves as an index to all the items about Ray Charles on this site, especially the VIDEO SERIES “Me and Brother Ray” (see below). I have been a professor of English for several decades now, so it may seem … Continue reading